How do I properly prune my yucca? It's only bushy on the ends and seems spindly and top-heavy?

Question

It has sharply pointed spines on long swordlike fibrous leaves. There are old dried white blooms in the center of the mass and the leaves extend to cover the last 2-3 feet of each main branch. The variety is native to Mojave Desert region. Should I strip leaves from the branch end? Should I deadhead the old wooden bloom stems? Do I need to chop them back from the ends? Is there cause to worry about a branch breaking off? (There are 6 main branches that all arise from one central trunk. Looks like rizome?)
Please help!

Answer 1

Some species of yucca are supposed to grow that way. When prunning, just cut off any dead leaves or flowers. If you don't like the way this species grows, visit your local nursery for more species to choose from.




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